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"Listen, I have a feeling we all came from somewhere where all this stuff is true," persuaded Harry. "We just need to believe each other for now." This made Edward grumble to himself.
"What is camp half-blood?" asked Artemis, looking at Percy's shirt.
"It is a camp that all the demigods can go to where they will be safe from monsters," explained Percy.
"Hmmm," said Artemis thoughtfully. He was amazed that he had been able to scope out the fairies and had not noticed gods lurking in the world too.
"Well, in that case I think I should go next," said Edward, sticking his chin out. "I am a vampire. I drink blood and can travel very fast. I can actually go faster than a race car. I also have a special power. I can read people's minds. But being that you guys are magical beings that I have never come in contact with before, your minds have some kind of mental block. Even little mastermind over here. Oh, and I can't be killed easily. But it's not like I would tell you how to kill me."
"Someone is very charming," mumbled Artemis, his voice dripping in sarcasm.
"Eew. You're a vampire? That is really gross. I think I need to watch my back," said Percy glancing at Edward nervously.
"Don't worry. My whole family only kills animals. But I may have to make an exception for this punk," he growled, glaring at Artemis. Artemis was not scared, for he could sense the empty threat in his words. Bullies were good at empty threats. Artemis had had his good deal of bullies. Of course most of the bullies didn't last long due to the existence of Butler.
"I guess that is my cue to explain who I am," interrupted Harry. "I am a wizard and we can perform magic with this," he said, pulling out his wand. "I am a very special wizard, for I am the only known person to survive the killing curse. My parents died when I was one year old, killed by an evil wizard named Voldemort. He was the one who tried to kill me with the killing curse which backfired, leaving him crippled and almost dead. About a year ago he came back and I am the only one that can stop him. A certain prophecy says so. He is after me and will kill plenty of innocent people to get power." This speech sent shivers up all of their spines. The name Voldemort can do that to people.
"If you say you can do magic, prove it," said Edward, still apparently wanting to pick fights for no reason.
"Expecto Patronum!" Harry yelled and a silver stag burst out of the end of his wand. It trotted around Edward and then faded.
"I believe you now," stammered Edward, not able to come up with another smart-allecy response. No one knew he had a mortal fear of silver stags. He had a very bad dream once.
"Well, since you people are quiet for a moment, I will tell you about myself," pronounced Artemis, his voice cold and professional sounding. "I have come from a line of important individuals who were all masters of crime. I am the youngest person to ever attempt some of the feats I have managed. The best one, by far, is the kidnapping of a fairy. I got a good amount of ransom gold and survived their attempt to kill me and all the others involved on my side. The next year I actually became friends with them, and accompanied the fairies on a quest to save my dad and on a couple of other frivolous adventures. Even though I am not magical myself, I have the smarts to make up for it. I have traveled in a time tunnel once or twice and feel that I should not be picked on by snobby vampires." Artemis failed to mention the mental condition he had just gotten over and the embarrassing symptoms that went with it.
This speech made Edward realize this was probably not the right person to mess with.
"How old are you, exactly?" asked Edward, not as arrogantly as before.
"Fifteen. I already told you this." Edward looked him over one more time.
"Are you sure this is true?"
"Yes, you numb-skulled fool, I really think you need to figure out a way to boost your IQ. For being alive for several centuries you really are stupid. If I hadn't meddled in magic, then I probably wouldn't be here, now would I?"
"I think we need to have a look around," said Percy, interrupting whatever comeback Edward was about to make.
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